Julie Donovan

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Advised students on course selection, college application processes, and scholarship opportunities to support their academic and career goals.
• Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
• Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
• Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
• Supervises staff according to district policy and practices.

• Supervised City Connects Coordinators in the implementation of a specialized student support model. There were about thirty-five coordinators at the various schools.
• Vetted, interviewed and hired coordinators for positions
• Facilitated professional development.
• Prepared detailed reports regarding the effectiveness of City Connects
• Collaborated with Building Principals in the implementation of the model.
• Conducted observations and drafted evaluations for the coordinators.
• Oversaw the implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports(PBIS) within the participating schools.
• Provided training for schools implementing PBIS.

Provided individual and group counseling for students

Communicated with families about their child's social/emotional/behavioral challenges

Maintained open communication with Administrators, teachers and school staff

Oversaw Section 504 process and the Student Support team meetings

Served as Crisis Team Facilitator and provided intervention services.

Collaborated with Department of Child Family Services and other outside counseling agencies